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Thomas J. Watson Library

The Libraries of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

  • Watson Library

    REGISTER HERE
    to use the Library

    For Visitors:
    Tuesday 9:30–5:15
    Wednesday 9:30–5:15
    Thursday 9:30–5:15
    Friday 9:30–6:00
    Saturday 10:00-2:00

    For Museum Staff:
    Monday-Friday 9:00–6:00
    Saturday 10:00-2:00

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    at 3:30pm on weekdays
    at 1:30pm on Saturdays
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    See Access and Hours for more detailed information and Holiday Closings.
    (212) 650-2225

  • Nolen Library

    Monday (staff only) 9:00–5:00
    Tuesday–Thursday 9:00–5:00
    (visitors: 9:30-5:00)
    Friday 9:00–6:00
    (visitors: 9:30-6:00)
    Saturday 10:00–6:00
    Sunday 10:00–5:00

    See the Nolen Library page for more detailed information.
    (212) 570-3788

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Gu Gong Wen Xian (NPM Periodicals)

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This database contains the full text of four journals published by the Taiwan Palace Museum:

  • The National Palace Museum Monthly of Chinese Art
  • National Palace Museum Quarterly
  • National Palace Museum Research Quarterly
  • National Palace Museum Bulletin.

The full text periodicals deal extensively with the ancient Chinese artifacts and artworks of the National Palace Museum.  Searching in Chinese is required.